GALWAY — Galway has always been a caring community, one where both long-time resi dents and new arrivals pitch in and help when there is a need. In the April 12, 1882, Daily Saratogian newspaper I found two examples showing that the community spirit that is still with us today was just as alive 140 years ago. The first is the loss by fire of a barn on the Alberton farm just south of Mosherville. It must have been devastating for the family to be standing before the smol dering ruins that next morn ing. The 37-year-old Cornelius, his 32-year-old wife Lottie, and their nine-year-old son Irwin had moved into Galway from Halfmoon only a few years before. Even with the Alberton family being new to the area, the com munity quickly stepped up and started a collection. In a short time, they had raised enough money to enable Cornelius to buy a small barn from the neigh boring farm of Civil War vet eran Henry M. Lewis. With equal speed, this barn was dismantled with help from his neighbors and transported to the Alberton farm. It was a barn-raising to make the community proud.
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On the same page of the Saratogian that reported the Alberton fire, was the story of another event in Galway that brought the community together. On April 10th of 1882, Caleb Ferris turned one hundred, and Galway celebrated with him. The 100th birthday of Caleb Ferris was news across the region that spring. Even the New York Evening Post carried this account of his life on the front page of their April 18, 1882, edition: Physically and mentally Mr. Ferris carries his years as lightly as many do three score. He has never used stimulants to any extent, is a moderate smoker, and has been an enthusiastic fox hunter and trapper. A year ago, he caught four foxes. Last winter he was not so lucky but says he caught a number of skunks and shot a fox. He claims he can shoot as well as ever. He had frequently walked several miles through the snow to visit his traps the past winter. Born in Dutchess County, New York in 1782, Caleb Ferris was the son of Seth & Mary Ferris. Caleb’s father, Seth, was born in Fishkill, Dutchess County & his mother Mary, whose maiden name was Mosher, was also from Dutchess County. For a reason that is never explained, the Ferris family moved between Dutchess and Saratoga Counties several times, start ing these moves soon after Seth & Mary were married in Providence, Saratoga County in 1780. By 1800, Caleb was again in Providence, and there he mar ried Alvera Root in 1812. Caleb and Alvera had three children, William, Elvira, and Caleb Dean. Alvira passed away not long after giving birth to their third child in 1824. Caleb soon married Mary Church and in 1825, Orsamus, the first of their five children was born. Following him the next year was Mary Ann, then Lydia Ann, Susan, and finally Anna Maria in 1838. In 1848, at the age of sixtysix, Caleb packed up his family and moved to Fairfax, VA where he took up farming. During the Civil War, his house and barns in continued from front page... Virginia were burned by rebels, so in 1865, at the age of eighty-three, he and Mary returned to Saratoga County. Here they resided with his son William at a farm on Foster Hill in Galway. Foster Hill is located near what is now the intersection of Greens Corners Road and Route 29. The celebration of Caleb Ferris’ birthday was truly a com munity event, with nearly four hundred people attending that day. As Caleb had lived and worked in Galway for nearly twenty years, many friends, some even nearly his own age attended. Milestones of this magnitude often bring in family from far and wide, and Caleb’s birthday was no exception. Along with his wife Mary, there that day were grand children, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Caleb also had four of his children with him, including daughters from Kansas and Washington. To record his achievement, Thomas J. Arnold, the Ballston photogra pher, took his picture, and as it has survived to today, it has been includedAlonghere.with a huge spread of food brought by friends and fam ily, Caleb was given presents to honor his day. One of the most admired of these gifts was a chair given to Caleb by Henry H. Hill. Both the Galway Cornet Band and the drum corps performed during the celebration. As Caleb was an old fifer, he stepped up and played along with the band. The celebration concluded with speeches by eighty-six-year-old Unitarian clergyman Richard Rider of the First Christian Church of Galway and Rev. Asher Cook of Galway’s First Baptist Church. When the newspaper talked to Caleb about his life, they learned that he had been a hunter since his youth, and at times had killed as many as two wolves in one day. He also reminisced that he “was in Saratoga when the first house was being built.” Even at one hundred, the paper called him a “genuine stalwart,” and said that he still had abundant vitality. The Daily Saratogian also praised him as a “centenarian who is in fine health and full possession of his faculties and who greatly enjoyed the occasion.”
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In the months after his cel ebration, Caleb continued to be active. In November of his 100th year, his nephew Edward Shipman took him to Saratoga so he could buy his annual supply of fox bait. He planned to continue with his trap lines, even plan ning to get out in the deep snows and stormy winter weather. Caleb made it through the winter, but in the early spring he caught pneu monia after a trip to town and passed away on March 15 of 1883. Galway has come together countless times since these two events in 1882. With this com munity spirit as alive today as it was those many years ago, it will also continue for many genera tions to come. Dave Waite is a resident of Blue Corners, Saratoga County and has written many articles on upstate New York history, includ ing several in the recently pub lished book, Saratoga County Stories. Dave can be reached at davewaitefinearts@gmail.com
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Caleb Ferris at 100 years old. Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Roundtable.
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Saratoga county is a major showcase for American history. There’s the French & Indian War played out on the upper Hudson River on the county’s eastern bor der, the Revolutionary War with the two battles of Saratoga and, it might surprise you, even the Civil War has a strong connection to the towns of Moreau and Wilton. The man who won the Civil War, served as president for eight years after the war and then died in a cottage in northern Saratoga County has become a major attraction for historic tourism.
Ulysses S. Grant came to Saratoga Springs by train at least three times in the 19th century before he died of throat can cer in that cottage on top of Mt. McGregor. The famous author Mark Twain came to the little cot tage on Mt. McGregor to help the ailing general publish his mem oirs and Twain promised Grant most of the profits from the sale of the book. Grant’s autobiogra phy has never been out of print and many copies are sold in the Grant Cottage Gift Shop. In May, 1884, seven years after leaving office, the 62-year old Grant had been swindled in a ponzi scheme and financially ruined. His mobility impaired by a fall on ice that winter, Grant learned that he had terminal throat and mouth cancer. Faced with no other means to provide for his family upon his death, he accepted Mark Twain’s offer to publish his memoirs, pushed himself to write them, and completed the work at Mt. McGregor, while in excruciat ing pain, three days before his death.
Grant’s Memoirs was a major publishing event of the nineteenth century, proving to be a greater financial success than either Grant or Twain had hoped, and earning Grant’s survivors the equivalent of $12 million in today’s dollars.
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Grant’s Memoirs are excep tionally significant as a work of nineteenth-century American liter ature. At a time when writers such as Twain were introducing regional vernacular dialogue into fiction, Grant’s direct conversational tone in Memoirs marked an unprece dented and authentic level of nat uralism in non-fiction, a startling departure from the norm. Grant composed the bulk of Memoirs by dictation to a stenographer, fol lowing up with his manual edit ing of manuscripts and proofs. By the spring of 1885 the cancer had robbed Grant of the ability to speak. “He wrote as he talked, simple, unadorned, manly,” wrote political cartoonist Thomas Nast. Grant’s medical condition worsened in March into April, taking him away from writ ing for much of that period, but improved enough to permit him to complete the draft of volume I and much of volume II before relocating from New York to Mt. McGregor on June 16. Grant completed Memoirs in a “cottage” on the grounds of the recently opened Balmoral Hotel. This cottage had originated as a modest summer hotel built in 1878 atop the summit of 1,300foot forested Palmertown Peak by lumberman Duncan McGregor. McGregor called it the Mountain House and renamed the peak after himself. The Mountain House property was purchased in 1882 by the Drexel family and rede veloped as a larger and more fash ionable resort linked to Saratoga Springs by rail and equipped with site-generated electricity, just the second hotel in the United States to have electric lights. Grant and Twain edited the volume I proofs there between June 27 and June 29. After Twain left, Grant completed and edited the volume II manuscript, includ ing extensive rewriting of his chap ters on his meeting with Lincoln at Petersburg, Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, the preface and the conclusion, among the most per sonal and conciliatory sections of Memoirs. By this point, Grant was editing by listening to his stenog rapher read his own words back to him. The cancer had robbed him of the ability to speak. Grant put down his pencil on July 19 and informed his stenog rapher that it was finished. Grant Cottage today remains surrounded by much of the Balmoral landscaping and infra structure present in the period. The hotel, which stood in 1885 within view of the cottage to its north, burned in 1897 and was not rebuilt. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company purchased the former hotel property surround ing the cottage in 1912 and rede veloped the grounds on the south slope below the cottage as a tuber culosis sanitarium for its employ ees. The sanitarium property was purchased by New York State in 1945 and its buildings adapted and operated for institutional use as the Mount McGregor State Veterans’ Rest Home (1945-1960), an annex of the Rome State School (19601965), the Wilton Developmental Center (1965-1975), and Mt. McGregor Correctional Center (1981-2014).In1985, Grant Cottage was going to be closed to the public by the state in an austerity move. During that time, local history buffs formed a volunteer group to keep it open to the public. That Friends Group still operates the site today and last year Grant Cottage was finally designated as a National Historic landmark. The Cottage remains a well-preserved time capsule of the six weeks when the Man Who Saved the Union fought and won his final battle against cancer and poverty. by Tim Welch Saratoga
Twain devised an innovative way to market Memoirs, by enlist ing veterans as canvassers wearing their GAR badges and trained with a script written by Twain to sell advance subscriptions door to door. Webster began hiring 10,000 canvassers in March 1885, and 60,000 sets were ordered while Grant was alive. Orders increased so rapidly upon his death that Twain engaged multiple presses and binderies to run double time to complete the orders. By December 1885 the first printing of 200,000 copies was available for shipment domestically, and foreign sub scriptions began to be filled.
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Anthony E. Pinkney, 40, of Albany, pleaded Aug. 11 to attempted criminal posses sion of a controlled substance, charged December 2021 in Moreau. Sentencing Oct. 20.
William R. Burden, Jr., 30, of Ballston, was charged Aug. 9 with assault and with stran gulation. Burden is accused of striking and obstructing the breathing of a 1-year-old child known to him and causing physical injury to the child. He was sent to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility in lieu of $20,000 cash bail, $40,000 bond and $250,000 secured bond.
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Chad Brown, 43, was charged Aug. 17 with criminal obstruction of breathing, a misdemeanor. According to Saratoga Springs Police, a complaint was taken at approximately 11 p.m. regard ing an incident that occurred involving an acquaintance known to Brown. Brown was taken into custody, pro cessed, and released on $2,500 cash bail after arraignment in Saratoga Springs City Court.
Daniel Luna, 41, of the Bronx, was sentenced to 4 years pro bation, after pleading to fel ony DWI, in Saratoga.
Christopher House, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Aug. 18 to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony grand lar ceny, first charged in Malta. Craig R. Derusso, 31, of Clifton Park, was sentenced Aug. 18 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal possession of stolen property. Rolland Gibbs, 63, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Aug. 12 to 5 years of probation, after pleading to reckless endanger ment in the first-degree.
Jose Hidalgo, age 59, and Guadalupe MontesdecoaAguilar, age 36, were charged Aug. 18 with criminal posses sion of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. Both charges are felonies. The arrests were the result of a narcotics investiga tion into a dorm residence on New York Racing Association property (NYRA), by mem bers of the Saratoga Springs Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit. It is alleged both men were in possession of over 200 grams of cocaine while working on NYRA property.
David Z. Krapish, 32, of Ballston Spa, is charged with failing to change address as a sex offender, a felony.
Nicolle L. Bailey, 44, of Albany, was sentenced Aug. 17 to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Halfmoon.
Larenzo Escobales, 27, of Troy, was sentenced Aug. 11 to 6-1/2 years incarceration and 5 years post-release supervi sion, after pleading to stran gulation in the second-degree, in connection with a felony first charged in Mechanicville February 2022. Amier K. Grant, 31, of Albany, was sentenced Aug. 11 to 3 years incarceration and 1 year post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a con trolled substance, charged March 2021 in Wilton.
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On Aug. 12, motorcyclist Jeffrey D. Leighton, age 31, of Gansevoort died in a motor vehicle crash on U.S. Route 9 in the town of Wilton. Lawrence C. Dippold, 77, of Clifton Park, was charged in connection with a fatal hitand-run crash that occurred in the early afternoon on Aug. 18, in the Town of Clifton Park. Michele Heffern, 54, was killed as a result of the crash, accord ing to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office. Dippold was charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury incident resulting in death.
Daniel R. Pabon, 37, of Amsterdam, was charged Aug. 15 with felony assault and felony criminal mischief, in connection with a car vs. scooter motor vehicle acci dent on State Route 50 in the town of Ballston on Aug. 15. Pabon is accused of striking the operator of a motor vehi cle with a dangerous instru ment, causing physical injury, and intentionally damaging the other involved vehicle.
Justin S. Rue, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced Aug. 12 to 1 year incarceration, after pleading to felony assault, in a charged first made Oct. 2, 2021 in Saratoga Springs.
Joseph V. Bagley, age 51, of Halfmoon, was charged Aug. 4 with aggravated family offense (felony), unlawful imprison ment (misdemeanor), and harassment (violation). Bagley is accused of pulling another person’s hair and prevent ing her from exiting his vehi cle. He was charged with the aggravated family offense as a result of a conviction of a spec ified offense within the pre ceding 5 years.
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SARATOGA COUNTY COURT Shari Stephens, 37, of Mechanicville, was sentenced Aug. 18 to 5 years probation, after pleading to criminal pos session of a controlled sub stance, first charged in Malta.
Armstead said, in a statement. It will also cover the period between 1799 and 1827 when statewide gradual manumission occurred and the impact of this emancipa tion scheme in the county. Armstead is a tenured senior faculty member in the History Department at Bard College, where she has taught for 36-plus years, and she holds an endowed chair. The Dyer-Phelps Memorial AME Zion congregation, orga nized in 1862, is the oldest AfricanAmerican church in Saratoga Springs. The church, which was located for many years on Maple Avenue before relocating to its new edifice on Crescent Street in 1975, is led by Rev. Michael Bell. Seating is limited. Pre-register for the event at: to-gradual-manumissionin-saratoga-from-colonial-period-from-slavery-to-freedom-blacks-events/46718-dr-myra-armstead-networkforgood.com/brooksidemuseum. Dr. Myra Armstead. Photo provided.
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Attendees will have the chance to learn about each breed’s coun try of origin, historical purpose/ function, traits, and attributes as a family pet. All while learning about responsible dog ownership and which breeds may be right for yourTherefamily. will be demonstra tions of dog sports and handling, as well as vendors on-site selling canineForsupplies.moreinformation, please call 518-885-8995
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Presents Myra B. Armstead: From Slavery to Freedom SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum sponsors a presentation by Dr. Myra B. Armstead at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at the DyerPhelps Memorial AME Zion Church, 122 Crescent St. in SaratogaArmstead‘sSprings. presenta tion is entitled “From Slavery to Freedom: Blacks in Saratoga from the Colonial Period through Gradual Manumission.” Her first book, “Lord, Please Don’t Take Me in August” is, a comparative study of black life in the resort com munities of Saratoga Springs and Newport, Rhode Island during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. “Dr. Armstead’s research is part of an effort to focus on the diversity of the actors in the drama of our nation’s founding as we prepare for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution,” said Sean Kelleher, Vice President of the History Center and Saratoga TownPriorHistorian.to 1791, Saratoga County was a part of Albany County, and African captives were brought into the area to work as enslaved laborers on lands and in businesses owned by the AngloDutch settler population.
“This talk will focus on slav ery and slaveholding, mainly from 1702 to 1805, on the Saratoga Patent lands owned by the Schuyler family in Old Saratoga,“
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GREENFIELD — The annual Greenfield Town-Wide Garage & Craft Sale is slated for Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., rain or shine. There will be numerous sales located throughout the Town of Greenfield including Greenfield Center, Porter Corners, and Middle Grove. Browse and buy at numerous garage sales located throughout the tri-village area. Free maps of all of the garage sales will be available beginning Friday, Sept. 9 at the Stewart’s Shop in Greenfield and Middle Grove, the Post Offices at Middle Grove, Porter Corners and Greenfield Center, The Town Hall in Greenfield, the Greenfield Center Baptist Church, and the Greenfield Lion’s Information/ Silent Auction Tent. If you would like to add your garage sale to the map, register by Sept. 2 at the Greenfield Town Hall, located at 7 Wilton Rd., Greenfield Center. Cost is $5 per address; cash or checks - make checks payable to: Greenfield Center Baptist Church. The event is sponsored by the Greenfield Center Baptist Church and Town of Greenfield Lions Club. For more information visit www.greenfieldny.org.
The Saratoga (New York) Kennel Club is partnering with 4-H of Saratoga County to host a Meet the Breeds Dog Event on Saturday, September 10. The event is free, open to the public, and held at the 4-H Training Center, 556 Middleline Road in Ballston Spa, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meet the Breeds will give the public a unique opportu nity to meet and interact with a variety of different dog breeds.
Annual Greenfield TownWide Garage & Craft Sale
Wellspring’s signature fund raising event has grown over the years since its inception in 2010 when it began as Girlfriends Night Out. The event brings together local businesses for an evening of food, fun, and shopping. All pro ceeds will go toward Wellspring’s mission of supporting survivors and engaging the community to end relationship abuse. This year’s event will be held at Wellspring’s recently-opened building in Malta, a mission-based facility with dedicated wings for both client support services and community engagement. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased online at wellspringcares.org/girlfriends.
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Sponsorship opportunities and honorary committee tickets are alsoMoreavailable.information about Wellspring’s mission and programs is available at wellspringcares.org or by calling 518-583-0280.
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Zuzana Anita Klein, 1941 by David Friedmann. Photo provided.
MALTA — Wellspring’s popular Girlfriends Helping Girlfriends fundraising event is back for the first time in three years on Thursday, Sept. 15, marking the first major commu nity event hosted in Wellspring’s new building in Malta. The event includes a cash bar provided by Tap Truck Saratoga, beverages from DeCrescente, cof fee from Uncommon Grounds, and food from Extra Mile Pizza, Adirondack Brewery’s Hops, Chop & Roll, and Ben & Jerry’s.
Wellspring Bringing Girlfriends Helping Girlfriends Fundraiser to Malta Sept. 15
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Foundation, the phil anthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, will recognize local senior fam ily members by welcoming a new class of honorees to the Greatest Grandparents Club. Families are welcome to nom inate their grandparent or greatgrandparent for recognition photointheirNominationsSaratogaGrandparentsDay.com.atshoulddescribewhygrandparentisthegreatest200wordsorlessandincludeatobedisplayedontheevent
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Congregation Shaara Tfille and The Jewish Community Center of Saratoga Springs will present “David Friedmann – Lost and Found Portraits of the Prague Jewish Community 1940-1941,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the social hall, 84 Weibel Ave. David Friedmann, 1893–1980, was an accomplished painter, renowned for his por traits drawn from life, and a leading Berlin press artist of the 1920s. As a refugee in Prague, he produced portraits of the Jewish Community during the Nazi occu pation. Numerous subjects were prominent Zionists, who became heads of Theresienstadt Ghetto and murdered in Auschwitz. The event is part of the 2022 Saratoga Jewish Cultural Festival. Sponsored by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Northeast New York, the cost is $5 per per son which includes refreshments. To make a reservation, 518-584-2370.likebertrand518@gmail.comcontactorat
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website. The nomination deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. Honorees will be recognized as a part of Wesley’s 6th Annual Saratoga Grandparents Day cel ebration on Sunday, Sept. 11. The event, in conjunction with National Grandparents’ Day, will highlight the honorees on the event website and social media. In addition to the Greatest Grandparents Club, Wesley will honor all residents that reside within The Wesley Community with flow ers, thanking them for being grand parents, but also their dedication and impact to the community. Many of the residents at The Wesley Community are veterans, teachers, nurses, police officers, spiritual lead ers and homemakers and, as role models, have significant influence on the generations that follow them. Nominations are free to submit. Donations are being accepted online for The Wesley Foundation’s Nursing Scholarship Fund where all proceeds from the event will be directed. For more information about Saratoga Grandparents Day, SaratogaGrandparentsDay.com.visit
SARATOGA COUNTY — Incumbent Democrat Congressman Paul Tonko, and Republican State Sen. James Tedisco each emerged with Primary Election victories on Aug. 23, solidifying the list of candidates and challengers of their respective races in the November election. The 20th Congressional District – which counts just over 203,000 active enrolled Democrats – includes Saratoga, Albany, and Schenectady counties, and parts of Rensselaer. With 505 of 509 election districts reporting Wednesday morning, Tonko led Democrat challenger Rostislav Rar by an 87.5% to 11.6% margin. In all, just under 20,000 total votes were counted, according to the NYS Board of Elections unofficial Election Night results.
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The Zoning Board of Appeals hosts a meeting 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12 at Saratoga Springs City Hall. Among the anticipated new agenda items is an interpretation of Chapter 240 of the City Code regarding a proposal by Stewart’s Shops to demolish an existing garage, Mobil station and car wash on Marion Ave., for the con struction of a new 3,975 square foot Stewart’s shop, gasoline can opy, 1,000 square foot single-bay car wash, and a space available for tenantTherental.project area, listed as 31-33 Marion Ave., is located just north of Route 50 on Marion Ave/ Route 9. Stewart’s Shops currently sites an existing convenience store a few hundred yards west of the Marion Ave. location. Other new ZBA business on Sept. 12 includes the seeking of a area variances to permit vari ous home renovations on East Avenue, Macarthur Drive, and Nelson Avenue. by Thomas Dimopoulos
Tonko will face Republican challenger Liz Lemery Joy for the 20th Congressional District seat in November.The44th Senate District –which counts just under 70,000 active enrolled Republicans – includes Saratoga County, and parts of Schenectady County. With 123 of 125 election districts reporting Wednesday morning, Tedisco led State Sen. Daphne Jordan by a 77.1% to 22.4% mar gin. Jordan received nearly onequarter of the 6,400 total votes despite announcing earlier this year that she would not campaign for re-election, after redistricting pitted the two GOP state senators against one Tediscoanother.willface Democrat challenger Michelle Ostrelich for New York’s 44th Senate District seat in TheNovember.General Election takes place Nov. 8. Early voting will take place Oct. 29 to Nov. 6. For new voters: you must register by mid-October to be eligible to vote in the General Election. You can call the BOE’s 1-800-FOR-VOTE hotline to request a voter application. If you are unsure if you are already registered to vote, you can check at: voterlookup.elections. ny.gov.Conservative Party: 44th State Senate District candidates: Daphne Jordan, James Tedisco. One time use only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon or offer. Coupon offer good until December 31, 2022. Valid for any new service except subscription fees. Must mention coupon at time of sale.
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Eight weeks later, newly minted Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim announced as one of his first actions in office the ini tiation of a city Infrastructure Committee. The group would be tasked with prioritizing a list of city projects with needs that could be addressed by those fed eral funding opportunities.
Consultants from the Delta Development Group will visit Saratoga Springs next month to tour the city and visit various need projects identified by the task force, Yepsen said.
RISE Housing and Support Services is a human service agency that has been serving peo ple in Saratoga and the surround ing counties since 1978. The funds will be used to construct a home base day center.
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An open-to-the-public meeting with the Task Force will take place at 4 p.m. on Sept. 21 at City Hall. by Thomas Dimopoulos
SARATOGA SPRINGS — On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law a bipar tisan infrastructure law aimed at, among other things, rebuilding the country’s roads, bridges and rails, expanding access to clean drinking water, ensuring access to high-speed internet for all and tackling the climate crisis.
Last November, Congress passed, and the President signed into law the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), which it hailed as a once-in-ageneration investment in the nation’s infrastructure and competitiveness.
The contract between Delta and the city in the amount of $25,000 began Aug. 1 and runs through the end of this calen dar year. “They’re really grant writers and more importantly they’re right on top of how and when the funds will be released and going to flow for the areas through the legislative action,” Yepsen said. “We have a real opportunity to garner the sig nificant amount of funds from the federal and state level. It’s a five-year program and we’re well into the first Accordingyear.”to an Aug. 19 report by Reuters, the Biden administration has funded more than 5,000 projects to date and released around $113 billion. The administration will award billions of dollars in additional grants through the end of 2022. Regarding Saratoga Springs, five grant applica tions have been submitted and one awarded; Rise Housing and Support Services received more than $2 million from the U.S. House’s Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, through Congressman Paul Tonko’s office.
The Infrastructure Task Force held its inaugural meeting on March 2, identifying city priorities and grant-fundable projects. Subgroup categories were organized based on the way the funding is divided in the bill, Yepsen said. Those subcategories: Transportation, Water-Sewer, Climate, Energy and the Environment, and Health & HumanMoreServices.than70 potential proj ects were identified, and following an RFP process the city selected the Delta Development Group as its consultant to assist in secur ing potential funding. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Pennsylvania, Delta specializes in community planning and fund ing strategies with a core focus on economic growth.
“To put a little more detail on what was funded already - many of you have contacted our office because of the homeless situation in our downtown area,” Mayor Kim said. “One of the needs that we have not had an answer to for several years is a Day Facility for homelessness, for people who don’t have an alternative place to go. The funding Congressman Tonko has secured through the federal government is going to create a Day Program Facility at the RISE off of South Broadway,” the mayor said. “So, this is one of the very concrete uses of the funds that the federal government has offered, and it’s just the first of what we think are going to be many needs that we’ll be able to address through the various pro grams being offered.”
Kim appointed former city Mayor Joanne Yepsen as chair of the city Infrastructure Committee and requested each council member propose appointments to staff the committee.“It’sreally a generational opportunity where monies from the federal government can address some substantial projects and infrastructure,” Kim told the City Council last week, during a presentation by Yepsen. “Our goal is to not miss opportunities, and to be shovelready for as many of these proj ects and funding applications as possible,” Yepsen explained.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — “Refugee Resettlement in the Saratoga Region: What’s Happening and How to Help” will be the subject of a panel discus sion at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Music Hall, Saratoga Springs City PanelistsHall.will include rep resentatives of Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative (Immigrant ARC), US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), the Ukrainian American Cultural Center (Watervliet), the Giving Circle (Saratoga Springs), and the Adirondack Welcome Circle (Glens Falls). During the past 12 months, the region has experienced two waves of refugees: first Afghans, fleeing the takeover of their country by the Taliban; then Ukrainians, displaced by the Russian invasion. USCRI, based in Albany, has been work ing to resettle as many as 400 Afghans. The New York State Office for New Americans (ONA) reports that New York has received more Ukrainian ref ugees than any other state, over 14,000. Although the majority have arrived in New York City, around 275 had settled in upstate counties as of August, accord ing to ONA. The exact number is difficult to determine because Ukrainians arrive in the US in a wide variety of circumstances. The program is free and open to the public. It is offered in observance of Sept. 21 as the International Day of Peace and as part of a series of events planned for Saratoga Peace Week. Program sponsors include Saratoga Immigration Coalition and Immigrant ARC. Questions may be directed to saratogaimmigration@ gmail.com; 518-306-1313.
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Carton delivered a presenta tion featuring updated maps to the City Council on Aug. 16. The plan created GIS map ping, and included updated Bicycle and Trail maps, updated Safe Routes to School maps, and updated Bicycle and Pedestrians CrashOnemaps.of the points, Carton said, was to identify deficiencies within the community. “We hear from residents about safety and it’s a really good idea to under stand where these crashes have happened,” she said. The two crash maps detail incidents from 2004 - 2013 and provide an updated “heat map” of the period from 2017-2020.
Panel to Discuss: “Refugee Resettlement in the Saratoga Region” on Sept. 21
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CITY’S MOST DANGEROUS ROADS: SARATOGA SPRINGS RELEASES HEAT CRASH MAP
Crashes Involving Bicycles or Pedestrians, 2004-2013 and updated to depict 2017-2020, inclusively. The document was part of a 16-page presentation made to the Saratoga Springs City Council on Aug. 16, 2022, titled “Safe Routes to School Maps and Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Heat Mapping.”
The city last week released new maps updating its 2016 Complete Street Plan. “How can we make streets safer and more comfortable for all users, regardless of age or availability,” said Tina Carton, Administrator of Parks, Open Lands, Historic Preservation, and Sustainability for the City of Saratoga Springs. “This incorpo rates vehicles, bicycles, pedestri ans and transit users.”
Linanne Young sold property at 515 Crescent Ave to Shelly Park LLC for $300,000. Anne Trainor sold property at 75 Regent St to Shelly Park LLC for $550,000 West Ave
CAP Rents LLC sold property at 287 Jefferson St to Daniel Grignon for $362,000 WILTON McPadden Builders sold property at 2 Colleen Ct to Clancy Lawrence for $625,000. Mary Fitzgerald sold property at 4 Rolling Hills Dr to Elise Morgenstern for $351,000 Sherry Dickson sold property at Dimmick Rd to Kyle Bell for Madaline$140,000.Kuhar sold property at 72 Claire Pass to Jeffrey Segrave for $452,500 Matthew Phillips sold property at 14 Hearthstone Dr to Kerry Smith for $555,000. WPD Holdings sold property at 4208 Rt 500 to Stewarts Shops Corp for $1,349,700 41 Stewart Dam Rd, Corinth Listed by Roohan Realty, sold for $538,000.
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Robert Hartman sold property at 6246 Greens Corner Rd to Gavin Staulters for $265,000.
BDC Holdings Inc sold property at 1417 Rt 50 to 1417 Rt 50 LLC for $500,000. Christine Avellino sold property at 16 Lawmar Lane to Megan Bassler for $320,000.
Robert Bolen sold property at 26 Longwood Dr to Melinda Rose for $629,900 Richard Warner sold property at 185 Elm St to Michelle Nochisaki for $612,500 James Doyle sold property at 248 Broadway to Saratoga Springs 24 LLC for $3.600,000.
Mecca House Real Estate Group sold property at 2770 NYS Rt 29 to Dominyque Cameron for $174,070 MALTA Jeffrey Wood sold property at 21 Maiden Circle to Chad Chamides for $495,000. Matthew Amodeo sold property at 1 Pepperbush Place to Morlan Rogers for $226,000 Michelle Tsao sold property at 2 Tamian Pass to Caryn Toriaga for $387,500 SARATOGA Kathleen Pritty sold property at 23 Saratoga Lake Rd to Trisha Mahar for $680,000 Dominick Tedesco sold property at 105 Chelsea Dr to Matthew Weiner for $560,000 SARATOGA SPRINGS
GALWAY Robert Hadley sold property at 5527 Sacandaga Rd to Joceyln Mosher for $280,000.
SusanChadFalloutPWD18JeanMichaelLucianoMarkJohnatSaratogaDevelopmentLLCsoldproperty116WestAveUnit407toDiscipiofor$300,000Ambrosiosoldpropertyat82WagonWheelTrailtoRossanoIaconofor$369,000.Propertiessoldpropertyat21JennaJoAvetoMichaelKohlhagenfor$200,000.Welchsoldpropertyat71OldSchuylervilleRdtoShellyParkLLCfor$730,000Deliasoldpropertyat56UnionAveunit5toKathleenMcCarthyfor$489,000TaitLaneLLCsoldpropertyat18TaitLanetoCrowdedAlleyLLCfor$325,000.HoldingsLLCsoldpropertyat30ChurchSttoStewartsShopsCorpfor$981,6000SheltersVenturesLLCsoldpropertyat156ElmSttoShellyParkLLCfor$610,000Brownsoldpropertyat17SarazenSttoAlanDonahuefor$525,000.Axelrodsoldpropertyat12MysticLanetoLouisSpagnolafor$554,000.
BALLSTON Eastline Holdings LLC sold property at 5 Timber Creek Dr to Thomas Burke for $504,890 Joseph Nolan as admin sold property at 17 Fruitwood Dr to Karen Decaneas for Stefanie$250,000.Bitter sold property at 1247 Saratoga Rd to US Bank Trust National Assoc. for Ellen$250,000.Messare sold property at 33 Buell Ave to Erin Cassidy for $369,000.
Using principles of neuro muscular behavior, each stretch ing session at Stretch Zone is designed to improve circulation and create a more ideal resting muscle tone. Whether someone is an athlete, looking to improve their mobility or alleviate pain so they can better enjoy life, Stretch Zone practitioners develop cus tomized plans to meet everyone’s needs. Practitioners are nation ally accredited through an inter nally developed training and qualification program to ensure a valuable experience for Stretch Zone“Everyclients.opening is rewarding as we keep growing our footprint, but this one is extra special for our team,” said Tony Zaccario, CEO of Stretch Zone. “John was a key player on our corporate team and he knows everything there is to know about Stretch Zone. Clifton Park is lucky to have his experi ence and extensive knowledge in the proven benefits of our stretch ing system, and we are confident that he will have massive success for years to come.”
Stretch Zone Reaches Upstate
Stretch Zone, Clifton Park ribbon cutting. Photos provided.
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For more information about the Stretch Zone method, their well-known franchise partners like Drew Brees, or their different locations across the nation visit: www.stretchzone.com.
CLIFTON PARK — Stretch Zone, the world’s largest stretch ing franchise, recently held a rib bon cutting at its newest location – 54 Crossing Blvd in Clifton Park. The studio will provide locals with its proprietary, practi tioner-assisted stretching sessions to help enhance their quality of life. Stretch Zone has its sights set on opening 300 locations across the nation, and the Clifton Park opening marks the fourth in New York State. Their first day of business commenced on Friday, AugustThe18. Clifton Park studio was opened by franchisee John Bladek, who previously served as a Master Practitioner at Stretch Zone’s corporate headquarters in Fort Lauderdale. “After being a part of the immense support sys tem and seeing the great oppor tunities Stretch Zone franchisees have received over the years, opening my very own studio was something I could not pass up,” said Bladek in a statement. “The brand’s business model is a rewarding process for people like me who are interested in health and wellness and also find joy in serving their community. I am eager to welcome the community and continue to represent Stretch Zone’s vision which I have lived and breathed for many years.”
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Event in Ballston Spa
Unified Beerworks
MALTA — At Unified Beerworks, the owners and brew ers are a husband and wife team, Jeff Mannion and Erika Anderson. They have different tastes when it comes to craft beer. Jeff creates hazy, juicy New England style IPAs, pale ales, and rich stouts, while Erika concocts fruity sours, and funky saisons. They are one in their passion for craft beer, and their vision of creating a space where the community can relax, talk, laugh, and become unified through the magic of craft beer is soon to Thisexpand.week,Unified Beerworks, located at 7 Stonebreak Road in Malta, will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for a new kitchen in their taproom to pair with their acclaimed beers. The kitchen will be run by chef Michele Hunter and the menu centers around gourmet tacos, salads, and other Central and South American inspired fare, all while using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. “We obviously take our beer seriously,” said co-owner Erika Anderson.
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On Saturday, September 3, a fund raiser will be held in Ballston Spa to honor Stephen Siller, a firefighter who laid down his life to save oth ers in the September 11 attacks in New York City. All proceeds of the event will be given to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which aims to alleviate the on-going burden for families that have lost a loved one in 9/11 and helps to eradicate home lessness in veterans nationwide. The event in Ballston Spa will feature comedy from Colin Quinn and entertainment from two live bands. The event is limited and invite only, however the organizers are reaching out to local businesses and restaurants for donations and gift cards that attendees will pur chase via raffle ticket. Because the event is free, the organizers rely heavily on donations of gift baskets Stephen Siller. Photo provided. and gift cards that will be used to raise money. To find out more about this great cause, and how to make a difference, reach out to event organizer Chris Wagner at candmwagner@msn.com
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Stewart’s Shops Introduces Apple Pick’n Milk
Owners of Unified Beer Works - husband and wife Jeff Mannion and Erika Anderson. Photo provided. “We felt it important to curate a food menu that appropriately complements our liquid.” For more about Unified Beerworks, or to view their new menu visit unified-beerworks.com.
SARATOGA — Stewart’s Shops, renowned for their local milk is adding some fall flavor to their shelves. On August 2022, they introduced an all-new Apple Pick’n Milk to compliment their already-diverse dairy selection. This rich caramel apple flavored dairy refresher is the perfect way to get into the fall spirit! It is avail able in all shops, but only for a limitedAndtime.ifthis new milk wasn’t sweet enough, Stewart’s Shops is offering a free Apple Pick’n Milk to Moo Club members through Sunday, 8/28. Text MOO to 55678, first time members will also receive a free single scoop cone coupon on their phone. Subscribers will be sent specials and promotions straight to their phone. Founded in 1945, Stewart’s Shops is an employee and familyowned convenience store chain based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Stewart’s is known for offering milk, ice cream, coffee, easy food, gasoline, and other convenience items. Today there are over 350+ Stewart’s Shops located in 32 counties across upstate New York and southern Vermont.
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The Stories We Tell Ourselves by David Rath, CMT, CFA for Saratoga TODAY it’s easier for our brains to assume that the status quo will continue. So far, we have seen the chal lenges that arise when we tell our selves stories about the past and present. What happens when we add a variable like future events? If you are investing based on this type of “if/then” logic, you must be correct in your prediction of some future event, and you will also need to predict how the mar kets will react to said event. I hope you can see how difficult this is. For example, there is a tendency to assume that if a particular political party comes into power, that will be good/bad for the mar kets. It doesn’t matter on which side of the aisle you sit – history is littered with destructive decisions made by individuals based on this type of predictive analysis. Alexander Hamilton said, “I have thought it my duty to exhibit things as they are, not as they ought to be.” So often, we paint our perspective of past, cur rent, and future events with what ought to be that we miss what *is*.
“...history is littered with destructive decisions made by individuals based on this type of predictive analysis.”
Human beings crave a nar rative. Storytelling allows us to cooperate on different tasks by sharing beliefs about things like money, religion, and govern ment. Think for a second about the money in your wallet. Why can you exchange that for a good or service? Because the busi ness on the receiving end knows that it can use that money to pay employees or buy more inven tory due to a shared belief in the currency’s value. As constructive as narratives are in certain areas, they can be potentially destruc tive when making decisions with one’s investments. This way of thinking leads us to determinis tic conclusions about past, cur rent, and future events that impair our ability to process information from an objective standpoint. We’ve all heard that hindsight is 20/20. However, seeing the past with crystal clear vision could cloud our perception of reality more than help us understand how things are. For example, I often see an adver tisement for a stock-picking service that promises an idea “like buy ing Amazon in 1997.” Fantastic, Amazon lost 95% of its value four years after 1997. We all know the behemoth that Amazon has grown into today but holding on in realtime as it transformed from an online book retailer to its current form would have required nerves of steel. What’s missing from any backward-looking analysis is the impact of chance. We potentially overestimate an event’s probability because that’s how it happened, and it makes the narrative of our cur rent situation flow. Our stories will tell us that these companies were a sure thing, that they were destined to become great when, in fact, there was (and still is!) a lot of uncer tainty. Avoid looking for the next big thing that is a sure bet because it does not Anotherexist.common tendency is to take a current situation and extrapolate it into the future. Assigning greater importance to recent history is known as the recency bias. At the end of last year, it felt like the market would never go down again. At the end of June, it felt like it would never go up again. We all know that things will eventually change, but
Keeping a level head and focus ing on the long-term is a surefire way to improve your outcomes. Looking for blind spots in your narratives improves on that. David Rath, CMT, CFA, is the Chief Investment Officer at Continuum Wealth Advisors in Saratoga Springs. Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor registered through the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, visit contwealth.com.
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BALLSTON LAKE —
On Wednesday, August 31, from 10 to 11 a.m., Rick Reynolds, Ballston Town Historian will be leading a short walk for those who want to learn more about Saratoga County. The tour will be taking place at 62 West Side Drive in Ballston Lake and is open to the public, with a recommended donation of $10 per group. The tour will be led around the location of the old Forest Park Amusement Park, the original location of the famous Saratoga carousel that now resides in Congress Park. The tour is expected to be about a mile long. To find out more about Rick and his knowledge of the area, his YouTube channel: “Ballston, the Historian’s Perspective” is full of insightful videos ranging from the Kemp House Fire to the Hawkwood Mansion and much more. Image provided.
The Myth of Grant’s Silence with Professor Chris Mackowski
WILTON — The Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark is the final home of Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War Commanding General of the U.S. Army, 18th U.S. President and beloved American public figure. The Grant Cottage is a hid den treasure in the foothills of the Adirondacks. It sits atop of Mt. McGregor and overlooks the Adirondack Mountains to the north, the Green Mountains to the east, and the Catskills to the south. The view is expansive, and it was the last view of our area that General Ulysses S. Grant saw before his death in this historic cottage. The cottage has remained virtually unchanged since 1885 and still houses the bed on which he died, and the funeral arrange ments are still intact.
On Saturday, August 27, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Dr. Chris Mackowski, Professor and Assistant Dean at St. Bonaventure University will be hosting a tour of the Grant Cottage, as he explores the real story behind the all-to-often misunderstood Grant. Dr. Mackowski is the Managing Editor of the Emerging Civil War book series and blog and has been featured on several television programs. His books have been widely published, and he is the author of nine books, including Grant’s Last Battle. Dr. Mackowski’s program will be the first in the annual Grant Cottage Literary Landmark Authors series. A book signing will follow the discussion by Mackowski. The event is free to the public, with a suggested donation. The cottage is located at 1000 Mt. McGregor Rd. Wilton.
Historians’ Walking Tours: Forest Park Amusement Park
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SARATOGA — On Saturday, August 27 at 10 a.m., the Pitney Meadows Community Farm will be hosting a guided har vest. New to the farm this sum mer, the guided harvests are open to the public with the purchase of a ticket. The harvest on the 27th will be led by experienced farm member Matt Doherty. Matt will provide a curated har vesting experience with tips on using farm tools, insights into the growing season and a gen eral background on what’s hap pening at the Pitney farm. This unique experience costs $40 for non-CSA members but includes a take-home harvest share of fresh seasonal vegetables worth $30. All tools are provided, the event will take place rain or shine and begins at the farm stand. For more information on the farm, upcoming events or to reserve your ticket for the last public harvest in August, visit: calendar/events.www.pitneymeadows.org/
Guided Harvest Open to the Public Photo provided.
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Disability Rights Education Event
On Tuesday, August 30, at 10 a.m., Tina Beauparlant, Regional Manager and Education Specialist at Parent to Parent of NYS, will focus on how parents of children with disabilities can effectively communicate with their child’s educational team, including teachers and support staff. The event will be held at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, located at 475 Moe Rd, Clifton Park. Beauparlant will also share tips for how to appropriately express concerns and advocate for your child during CSE meetings. This event is open to the pub lic and is presented by Capital District Special Education Task Force – a group comprised of over 200 parent advocates, school district staff, attorneys and other individuals who specialize in Special Education Law, and work collaboratively to ensure that chil dren with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive setting and receive a free and appropriate edu cation. The Capital District Special Education Task Force includes members from Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schoharie, Schenectady and Warren counties. For more www.nyspecialedtaskforce.org.visit,
W ith the recent heat we have patiently been enduring, the last thing most people want to eat is hot food like soup. However, aside from being able to cook with all the delicious in-season fruits and veggies this season has to offer, enjoying a hot, spicy soup, like Mexican street corn soup, offers many practical health benefits.
For this soup, the real spotlight is on fresh corn, and Gomez Veggie Ville has a plentiful supply this season. Their farming practices ensure that their corn is sweet and grown without using GMOs or harmful chemicals. So, whether you make street corn soup or use it in other seasonal dishes like grilled corn on the cob or a fresh summer salad, you’ll know that your food is grown with care and comes from a good place. Is corn not your thing? Plenty of other delicious in-season fruits and veggies are perfect for soupmaking. Grab some soup supplies at the farmers’ market on Wednesdays or Saturdays. The market has plenty of watermelons, eggplants, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, potatoes, peas, peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, and many more summertime favorites.
4. Add the sour cream and cheese. After stirring it together, transfer the soup to a blender (you may have to do this in multiple batches) and blend until smooth.
3. Using tongs, remove the corn cobs from the bowl and discard.
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2. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant. Remove 1-1/2 cups of corn mixture from the pot and set aside in a small bowl. Stir broth and add 6 stripped corn cobs into the pot, scraping the brown bits on the bottom. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
1 yellow onion*, chopped ¼ teaspoon of ancho chili powder (you can add more or less depending on how spicy you like it also paprika and cumin work in a pinch) Kosher salt and black pepper 2 large garlic cloves*, chopped 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup grated dry/aged Cotija cheese (can sub parmesan or romano*) Juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro*, divided
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Don’t limit yourself to Mexican street corn soup either! The possibilities for soup-making are endless. Summer vegetable soup, zucchini soup, and even a creamy broccoli soup can be refreshing in the summer heat. Go ahead and raise your body temperature. Ultimately, it will cool you off!
6. In the small bowl, toss the remaining corn with lime zest and cilantro. Serve the soup, topped with extra cheese and corn mixture (I like to add sour cream as well!).
1/4 cup vegetable oil 8 ears of corn*, shucked and kernels cut from the cobs (save 6 cobs for simmering)
For this reason, hot soups like Mexican street corn soup are perfect for the heat. Not only is it super tasty, but you can enhance its flavor by using fresh, locally grown ingredients like peppers, cilantro, garlic, and onions from the farmers’ market.
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5. Transfer soup back into the pot, reheating it to your desired temperature. Stir in half the reserved corn, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of cilantro. You can now season the soup with salt, pepper, and chili powder (or if subbing, your cumin and paprika).
Adapted from the recipe by Amanda Biddle at stripedspatula.com
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The Saratoga Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at High Rock Park in downtown Saratoga Springs. Find us online at saratogafarmersmarket. org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Stephanie Duscher 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. WEDNESDAYS 3 - 6 p.m.
1. Heat oil in a large nonstick pot. Add corn kernels, chopped onion, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until onions are soft and corn is lightly charred in spots; this should be about 8-10 minutes.
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According to research, eating hot foods like soup in warm weather can benefit your body by cooling you even more than cold foods. Interesting, right? Eating hot food increases your body’s internal temperature, which causes you to sweat more. When your sweat naturally evaporates, your body becomes cooler than before. This effect is even more noticeable when eating a spicy soup, as spicy foods like peppers can cause you to sweat, making your body cooler.
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• Meanwhile, heat a large pot of water over high heat until it is boiling, salt the water generously, return the water to a boil, and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta, and return it to the pot. Add the Bolognese sauce and stir to coat the pasta well with the sauce. Serve hot, sprinkled with fresh basil if desired. Recipe courtesy of Katie Workman, themom100.com Neapolitan. For both of our mothers, the meal and the preparation of the meal was the most important part of the day. Italians hold food and cooking and ingredients and mealtime in high regard. They value a good meal and even more when it is in good company. Over the years, the quest to learn the family recipes has resulted in a form of translation into recipes. Even to this day when my wife attempts to teach our daughter the family recipe for her sauce (gravy), it becomes difficult since it was really the taste that was handed down over the generations. The most common response when learning the family recipes from her mother and grandmother was “this is how you make…” There was nothing written down. Italian dishes are tweaked and improvised all the time. But it’s about learning the cuisine like you learn the grammar of a language - there are forms and structures you need to master. There are underlying frameworks of how ingredients are thought of and how they come together and also cooking techniques, styles of presentation and the order and structure of a meal which all combined form the Italian cuisine language. If you don’t know any of this, then of course you run the risk of making things that any Italian will find a little off. This doesn’t necessarily mean these creations are bad - it just means that they won’t seem Italian anymore, even if they’re not unpleasant or even are very good. People from within a certain food culture (or who know it like a native) can just “tell” when something tastes like it was made by someone who understands the palette of that cuisine. Throughout the generations, having the right pots and tools are as important as the putting together the meal. There are important essential tools you need for making the foods from our various cultures. What difference could a pan make to the final result? Well, a risotto made in a paella pan would never have the soft gluey quality of a good risotto. A saute’ pan or a good sauce pan is important. The saute’, because of its depth and curved sides, is better for braising meat or vegetables than a frying pan. The straight sides on a sauté pan do a better job of locking in moisture, making it ideal for braising chicken thighs or sausages until they are juicy and tender.
Week of August 26 – September 1, 2022 19Food Hello my Foodie Friends! This weekend is my mother-in-law’s 90th birthday. We have been blessed to have her in our lives for so many years. This coming week would have also have been my mother’s birthday. Both my mother and mother-in-law come from the Depression era with their Italian heritage being Sicilian and by John Reardon for Saratoga TODAY “ We don’t need a recipe, we are Italian” FRIDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 8/29 8/30 8/318/26 • Sausage w/Peppers & Onions on Roll Oven PotatoesRoasted • Mexican Corn • Applesauce Menu Subject To Change. Coffee, Tea and Butter are served daily at sites. The suggested contribution is $2 per meal. There is a $8 fee for guests under the age of 60. Please make checks payable to: Saratoga County Treasurer, c/o Saratoga County Office for the Aging, 152 West High Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Office for the Aging Lunch Program 9/1THURSDAY Served at the Saratoga Senior CenterLunch • BBQ Chicken • White VegetableRiceTrio • WW Dinner Roll Yogurt • Meatball Sub • Mixed CauliflowerVegetables • Fruit Cocktail • Breaded Fish • Oven PotatoesRoasted • Peas & Carrots • Corn Muffin • Peaches • Smothered Steak à la MashedKingPotatoes • Beets • Pineapple • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided • 1 ½ pounds ground sirloin • 1 large onion finely chopped • 2 carrots peeled, finely chopped • 2 stalks celery finely chopped • 3 garlic cloves minced • Coarse or kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste • 1 cup dry red wine • 1 35-ounce can tomato puree • 3 tablespoons tomato paste • 2 teaspoons dried oregano • Generous pinch red pepper flakes optional • ¾ cup whole milk • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving • 1 pound dried linguine • ½ cup slivered fresh basil leaves for serving optionalINGREDIENTSINSTRUCTIONSBologneseSauce
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Stop by Compliments to the Chef, your Neighborhood Kitchen and Cutlery store located at 33 Railroad Place, to get the tools you need to make your special meal. We have the pots and pans, and many other accouterments’ you need to make that meal. Every family has a favorite recipe. Ask family members to teach you the traditional recipes that have endured over the generations. Even with lost traditions, there is always something new to learn with food. Remember my Foodie Friends; “Life Happens in the Kitchen.”
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In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat one tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, until it is browned, then drain in a colander and set aside.
Pasta should be cooked in a cylindrical pot so the water returns to the boil more quickly once you have added the pasta, preventing the shapes from sticking together. Important essential tools to have can include having a Dutch oven. The thick cast-iron walls also retain heat for a long time, making it the perfect serving vessel for bringing your food right to the table. Your soup or pasta will stay warm while people help themselves from the big pot. The “spider” is a small strainer basket that makes it easy to pluck pasta and gnocchi out of the pasta pot and dump it right into your simmering pan of sauce. Just the right amount of pasta water carries over, plus you don’t have to schlep a big pot of boiling water to the sink to drain. These are just a “few” of the cool tools you can use to help you with your work.
On Sunday, September 25 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. the popular Elks Ladies Auxiliary Indoor Craft and Garage Sale will be held at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club on Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs. Admission is free. Over 40 vendors; great parking, bargains galore, and lunch. Household items, hand-made items, clothing, fabrics, food treats, body lotions, and just about anything you can imagine. New vendors signing up every month. A fun activity the entire family enjoys. All proceeds go to local charities. 8’ table and chairs $15; Call Debbie at 518885-6506 for information or to sign up for a table(s). Vendors Wanted Charlton Freehold Fall Festival is Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and we are looking for Artisans and Vendors. If interested, please contact Angela at 768PresbyterianSponsoredabsnyder21@gmail.com.byCharltonFreeholdChurch,locatedatCharltonRd.Charlton. 5th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk
Havurah Vatik September event: Revisiting Lilith on Tuesday, September 20 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Congregation Shaara Tfille, located at 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Our presenter, Gregory Spinner, teaches in the religion department at Skidmore College. He will share his recent explorations into the ancient but obscure figure, Lilith. A catered lunch follows the program. Please RSVP by September 14. Call 518-584-8730, ext 4. All Saratoga area Jewish seniors 55 plus are welcome. Proof of vaccination and masks required.
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To benefit Saratoga Chamber Players
The connections between Saratoga and “Sin City” are notorious, and the possibilities for future exhibits and events are exciting! To kick-off the partnership, Mob Museum Trustee and University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The 25th Annual “Autumn Jewels” Juried Art Show The Art Show will be held at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center from October 3 –November 1. This show is sponsored by Southern Saratoga Art Society and is open to all area artists. Entries will be judged, and prizes awarded in both the fine arts and photography. Entries must be received by Wednesday, September 19. An award reception for all artists, families and friends will be held on Monday, October 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Senior Center. For rules, entry fees, entry forms and where to mail your entry, please visit: southernsaratogaartist.com or visit us on Facebook. Calling All Singing Voices! Saratoga Voices invites singers to join them for their 1st performance at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Handel’s Judas Maccabeus, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at O’Rourke Middle School in Burnt Hills. Our first rehearsal is September 7. Go to SaratogaVoices. org/Sing to schedule a vocal placement interview. Must be vaccinated. 518-416-4060, info@ saratogavoices.org.
Events upcoming
Friday, September 16 at Airway Meadows Golf Course, located on 262 Brownville Rd, Gansevoort. Nine Hole Scramble, Registration at 2:45 p.m. followed by a 3:15 p.m. Shotgun Start. Entry fee - $75 per person. Includes greens fee, cart, taco dinner and soft drinks. Cash bar available. Players may sign up individually and will be placed on a team. For more information and to register www.saratogachamberplayers.org.visit Tee Off Fore Ta Ta’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament on September 17 at Hales Mills Country Club. Foursomes and Singles – Prizes – Post Play Banquet. $125 per golfer or $500 per foursome. All proceeds benefit To Life, local cancer support network, Brady Duhame “Buddha,” local Chef & dear friend. For more information visit villagepizzeria. com or contact Sandra wineanddineon239@gmail.com.Foster
The 5th Annual Dan Provost Memorial Walk for Awareness and Recovery to be held on Saturday, October 1 at Gavin Park, Wilton, starting at 9:30 a.m. This will be a 1.25-mile family friendly walk, information on area addiction recovery resources, Narcan training, refreshments, and great raffle items. Proceeds to benefit area addiction recovery programs. Suggested donation $10 individual/$20 family. Registration at zippyreg. com or at the door. For further information call 518-587-8422 or see Facebook. Spare Some Time Bowling Fundraiser
Academy for Lifelong Learning at Saratoga Springs
The fundraiser will benefit the Saratoga Children’s Theatre to help raise money toward improvements to our Black Box Theater and our scholarship fund. It will be held on October 2 from 2 – 5 p.m. at Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave., Saratoga Springs. Cost is $100 per lane includes unlimited bowling for 4 people, shoe rental, soda and 2 slices of pizza. Email reservesaratogachildrenstheatre.orgCaroline@toyourspot.
Beyond Limits Class
This 10-week class in practical spirituality explores the practical tools for personal transformation and inner peace including creative thinking, affirmative prayer, meditation, empowered intentions, and much more. Certificated by Centers for Spiritual Living and being offered by New Thought New York on a suggested donation basis of $20 per class session. Required texts: How to Change Your Life and Creative Ideas: A Spiritual Compass for Personal Expression by Ernest Holmes. Hosted via Zoom, beginning on September 13 from 6:30 –8:30 p.m. To register visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org and fill out “Contact Us” form or call 518-366-9918. Community Bible Study Capital District North – NY 2022-2023 for women (childreninfants to 4 years old) Topic will be Red Sea to the Jordan River. The study will include the books Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. It will be held on Wednesdays, from September 14 – May 24 at Clifton Park Community Church, 516 Moe Rd., Clifton Park, 9:15 – 11:15 a.m. (includes pre-k program). Also, held at Loudonville Community Church, 374 Loudon Rd., Loudonville from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Registration fee, $35 yr., children $10 yr. Scholarships available. For more information capitaldistrictnorth.cbsclass.org.visit
The Saratoga Ancient Order of Hibernians will host a golf tournament on Sunday, September 11 at Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Registration at 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m. Shotgun start, 4-man scramble, rain or shine. Cost: $100 per golfer. To sign up or be a sponsor call Greg White, 518-530-3037 or email gregg. white826@gmail.com.
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The Academy for Lifelong Learning continues its 30-year tradition of presenting educational and social opportunities for adults 55+ by offering thirty-five courses this fall. These daytime courses are offered in two, fiveweek sessions. Session one starts September 12. Session two starts October 17. Registration is now open for all courses at www.esc. edu/all. Course brochures are also available at local libraries, YMCA’s and retirement communities or by request at 518-587-2100 x2390 or
“The Music Man” Auditions Malta Spotlighter’s Theatre Troupe announces Auditions on Sunday, September 11 and Monday September 12 for a December production of ‘The Music Man’ at the Malta Community Center, produced by Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and directed by Elyse Young. Auditions are by appointment only. Auditioning kids (ages 7 and up), teen and adult actors, singers, and dancers. Especially needed are singers that can sing harmony. This show will also include some featured dancers. Contact Elyse Young at theater@malta-town.org or 518-899-4411 ext. 305 to request an audition appointment or for additional information.
Golf Tournament
On Tuesday, September 20, choose from the Bronx Zoo or New York Botanical Garden. Animals and exhibits at the Zoo span the globe, with more than 700 species. The Garden is a wonderland for everything that grows. It features more than a million plants over 250 acres. Cost is $93 for the bus trip and the Zoo ticket or $91 for the bus and Garden ticket. Must be chosen at sign-up. The bus will leave Saratoga at 6:45 a.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m. Contact the Saratoga Senior Center for more information or to reserve your spot at 518-584-1621.
From Slavery to Freedom
Experts Next Door
Associate Professor of History Michael Green will participate in the History Center’s popular virtual speaker series “Experts Next Door.” At 7 p.m. EST, on September 21, Dr. Green will go over some of the famous and not-so-famous links between the two resort towns, after which he will take questions and comments from the audience. The event, to be held on Zoom, is open to the public. It is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. To register, please visit OOQcDKIBHBZrsKNp5xtQleioEWjmHR3jZr86Ln-jX4BHw7XTjYV-connection?fbclid=IwAR3V7t-door-20-saratoga-las-vegas-events/44049-experts-next-networkforgood.com/brooksidemuseum.
The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is pleased to sponsor this presentation by Dr. Myra B. Armstead of Bard College entitled “From Slavery to Freedom: Blacks in Saratoga from the Colonial Period through Gradual Manumission.” This talk will focus on slavery and slaveholding, mainly from 1702 to 1805, on the Saratoga Patent lands owned by the Schuyler family in Old Saratoga. The presentation will be held at the Dyer-Phelps Memorial AME Zion Church, 122 Crescent St. in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited. Please pre-register for this event at period-to-gradual-manumission.in-saratoga-from-colonial-from-slavery-to-freedom-blacks-events/46718-dr-myra-armstead-networkforgood.com/brooksidemuseum.
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Swing for Music 2022 Golf Outing
Travel with the Saratoga Senior Center this Fall
Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park 80 Scout Rd., Wilton | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Revolving around discovering aquatic wildlife at Delegan Pond. Participants can use the dip nets that are provided to search for pond life, including frogs, salamanders, tadpoles, crayfish, and aquatic insects. Park in Parking Lot #1 located on Scout Road, directly across from the pond. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register visit our website, wiltonpreserve.org, and click on the “Public Programs” tab to access the online registration form. For more information, please contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or via email at info@wiltonpreserve.org.
Summer Concert Series War Memorial, Congress Park, Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Fenimore Blues performs an eclectic mix of blues, R&B, and rock.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 Summer Sunday Stroll: Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut Meet: Hathorn Spring at the NW corner of Putnam and Spring Streets, Saratoga Springs | 10:30 a.m. Stroll leader Alexandra Morgan will explore the area behind Broadway known as “The Gut,” which was home to many working class and Jewish families who provided important contributions to the community. Cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information or to purchase tickets, visit our website, call 518-5875030, or email Jacqueline Bunge, Events & Programs Coordinator at jbunge@saratogapreservation.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs | Beginning at 10:30 a.m. This informative and entertaining tour includes historic sights and points of interest along Broadway, North Broadway, Skidmore campus, High Rock Park, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Race Course, and more. For advanced reservations, please call 518587-3241. Tickets are $25.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 29 Nature on the Move Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Walk will depart from the Fox trailhead off Route 50. This program is geared towards gentle exercise and the enjoyment of nature and will be accessible for participants at basic fitness levels. The group usually covers about 1.5 miles of trail. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register or for more information, contact the Preserve & Park office at 518-450-0321 or visit www.wiltonpreserve.org.
Congress Park History Tours
Karner Blue Butterfly Walk
Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist Tammy Renee Middle Grove United Methodist Church 429 Middle Grove Rd., Middle Grove | 9 a.m. Tammy is an eclectic artist who loves to tell a story through her music and testimony.
5K Trail Series
The Saratoga Stryders Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held at 6:15 p.m. Registration is day-of only: $30 for all 5 or $5 for each individual race. This is a low-key, fun event topped off by unusual raffle prizes. Please bring your own water. Proceeds benefit the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. For more information, call Laura Clark at 581-1278 or email laura@saratogastryders.org or visit www.saratogastryders.org.
BBQ Chicken Dinner Take Out Saratoga Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Saratoga Springs | 4:30 – 6 p.m. For curbside pickup only. Menu: BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, corn muffin. Dinner for 2 / $30. Cash only. Call Monday or Tuesday between 10 a.m. – noon to place an order. 518-584-2585.
BINGO Knights of Columbus #246, 50 Pine Rd., Saratoga Springs | 7 p.m. Every Wednesday evening. The doors open at 4:30 p.m., the kitchen window (which is staffed by the Catholic Daughters) opens at 5:30 p.m., games go on sale at 6 p.m. and the first game starts at 7 p.pm. Every week, there is $1,500 in guaranteed prize money. Join us for an evening out and help to support our activities within the community.
Galway Photography Club Meeting
Guided Trolley Tours
Galway Public Library Community Room, 2112 East Street, Galway 6 p.m. | This month our members will display the gear and accessories that they use to create their photographs. We will also be reviewing submissions to the club’s latest photo challenge “On the Lake.” Anyone interested in photography regardless of their level of experience is encouraged to attend these relaxed and friendly gatherings. For more information contact: Dave Waite, davewaitefinearts@gmail.com
Fun for all ages! The Heritage Area Visitor Center, located at 297 Broadway, will be the concert rain location.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30
Opening Reception: The Function of Line Saratoga Clay Arts Center, Schacht Gallery 167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville | 5 – 7 p.m. A solo exhibition featuring the luscious functional porcelain pottery of Mississippi clay artist Matt Long, running August 27 - October 1. is an Associate Professor of Art, and the Graduate Coordinator for the Department of Art and Art History at The University of Mississippi. Matt has become a wellknown workshop presenter, teaching workshops and lectures at over 50 universities, colleges and art centers both nationally and internationally. Visit www.saratogaclayarts.org call 518-581-2529 or email info@saratogaclayarts.org for more information.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31
The Town of Greenfield Historical Society Museum 440 Middle Grove Road, Middle Grove | 4-6 p.m. This is the last day we are open. There are two floors of Local History. View the many photos, Veterans Corner, logging and farming displays, Stewart’s display of ice cream making, IOOF display, and much more. While in town, stop by the Greenfield Farmers Market just down the road at the Church Parking Lot. Market is open from 4-7 p.m. every Friday Meet the Artis Reception: Meryl Davis Cottage of Art & Design 73 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs | 5 – 7 p.m. Meryl Davis is the creative behind Blackbird Design Studio. As a jewelry artist she creates unique & colorful wearable art in glass & mixed metals, with an emphasis on enamels. In addition to jewelry, she uses glass to design mosaic art pieces and stained-glass window art. Please visit us at www.CottageArtDesign.com on Facebook at CottageArtDesign and on Instagram @ TheCottage73Beekman.
Pond Exploration Programs
The Myth of Grant’s Silence Grant Cottage, 1000 Mount McGregor Rd, Wilton 4:30 p.m. | Join us for an afternoon of history at Grant Cottage with Dr. Chris Mackowski. Things are not always as they are portrayed when studying historic figures. Was Ulysses S. Grant truly the silent man as often described? Join author and historian Dr. Chris Mackowski as he explores the real story behind the misunderstood and fully capable communicator who was U.S. Grant. Please consider making a suggested donation of $5 to support The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, a non-profit organization that manages the daily operations and spreads awareness of the site and Grant.
Auditions for Disney’s Descendants The Musical Saratoga Children’s Theatre 615 Maple Ave., Ste 3, Saratoga Springs | Noon Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre or Disney song and wear clothes you can move in. If cast, a tuition fee of $250 will be required. Scholarships available. Open to students ages 8018. If you are not able to attend in person, we are accepting video submissions. Show runs October 21-23. 518-886-8800.
Saratoga Springs Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 a.m. | Our experienced guides will tell you the stories of how Saratoga became the “Queen of Spas” in the 19th Century. The tragic story behind the Trask Family and the Spirit of Life statue. The history of the Saratoga City Museum and its notorious reputation as the highest rolling gambling casino in the US. How the city rallied to restore the historic Spit and Spat statues. Cost is $20, children under 12 free.
Old Gick Farm, Wilton Wildlife Preserve, 80 Scout Rd., Wilton Noon – 1 p.m. and 4 – 5 p.m. | On a guided walk through the meadows, learn about the Saratoga Sandplains ecosystem on which the Karner blue butterfly thrives and how it became endangered. Registration is required via wiltonpreserve.org or by calling the office at 518-450-0321.
Jazz Double Bill at The Strand on 9/1
HUDSON FALLS — Claire Daly Trio, with Elizabeth Woodbury Kasius & Heard per form in a “Jazz Double Bill” at The Strand Theater Thursday, Sept. 1. NYC-based baritone saxo phonist Claire Daly is a multiple jazz award winner who makes the low notes. Claire performed with the Robert Palmer “Addicted To Love” tour, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Louis Cole BB, the Diva Big Band and many more. Heard is a collective of musi cians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to cre ate irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry. Together for a decade, their vibrant sound incorporates influences from West Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean and beyond. Their debut CD Karibu reached #15 on the WorldJazz charts and 2018’s daring Flyway is similarly garnering much critical acclaim. Their core quintet includes Jonathan Greene (woodwinds), Bobby Kendall (bass), Brian Melick (drums), Zorkie Nelson (percussion/ vocals), and Elizabeth Woodbury KasiusShowtime(keyboard/vocals).is7p.m. Sept. 1 at the Strand Theatre, 210 Main St., Hudson Falls. $15 general admis sion/ $10 seniors/$5 students. For more information or to make res ervations, call 518-832-3484. utilities, facilities maintenance and overall support of Yaddo’s 23 structures spread across 400 acres. Generally, Yaddo neither allows nor arranges visits to the private part of the estate to pro tect the privacy of our guests. The tour on Oct. 2 is a rare exception. Yaddo has several opportunities available for those interested in volunteering to help with the tour. For more information, includ ing tickets and volunteer opportu nities, visit: www.yaddo.org.
Each year, program opera tion, funded by an endowment and by contributions from patrons of the arts, costs about $3 million, most of which is pumped back into the local economy in the form of employment, goods and services,
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center announces CulinaryArts@SPAC: The Miracle of Salt. Featuring cocktails, culinary delights and conversation with WAMC Northeast Public Radio’s Joe Donahue and food writer Naomi Duguid, whose forthcom ing book, “The Miracle of Salt,” will serve as the inspiration for the evening.Theevent takes place Thursday, Sept. 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Pines@SPAC. “As we enter the fall months, exploring how an essential ingredient like salt can preserve and transform food, and provide us with nourishment through out the colder months makes for a particularly timely, fascinating and delicious topic,” Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center said, in a statement. “Not only does this event perfectly fuse expert-led edu cational tips, responsibly sourced food and drink from our local farm ers, and a completely unique expe rience for our community – it also indicates Saratoga Springs’ grow ing reputation as a culinary desti nation, marked by the first stop on Duguid’s international book tour.” The expert-driven talk will give attendees insights into the miracle of salt and its essential role in preserving summer’s bounty for the months ahead. Preceding the conversation, guests can enjoy bites and beverages. Following the tastings, attendees will gain an exclusive pre-publication look at The Miracle of Salt as the first stop on Naomi Duguid’s interna tional book tour. Tickets are $75 and include drinks and hors d’oeuvre along with admission to the conversa tion. Visit spac.org for details.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Yaddo is welcoming the public for a guided tour of iconic buildings and grounds on Sunday, Oct. 2. Tickets for the tour are $75. Yaddo is a nonprofit retreat for artists, and dependent upon dona tions. Proceeds bolster Yaddo’s mis sion to further the creative process by providing an opportunity for artists to work without interruption in a supportive environment.
Yaddo Offers Rare Chance Guided Tour of Historic Buildings And Grounds
Drew Wardle, Curios Comet Live at The Strand Saturday Night
HUDSON FALLS — Singer/ songwriter Drew Wardle and Niki & Bob of Curious Comet stage a show of heartfelt, catchy pop/rock/folk songs at the Strand Theater 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Drew Wardle is a singer-song writer who has played and written songs in New York’s Capital Region since 2017. With songs as equally informed by Leonard Cohen and Syd Barrett, he offers an intimate and thoughtful experience to those who see him perform. Curious Comet is the musi cal duo Bob Donald and Niki Kaos. Their music has a catchy vibe with dynamic guitar work and emotive vocals. Tickets: $10 general admis sion, and are available at the Strand Box Office; cash or check only. For more information or to make res ervations, call 518-832-3484. The Strand Theatre is located at 210 Main St, Hudson Falls. Drew Wardle. Photo provided.
The Way We Were –Car Show Set for Oct. 9
“We are really excited for this year’s show,” Dan Barner, car show committee chairperson said, in a statement. “It’s always a great event that brings people downtown to support our businesses and it is an important fundraiser to support the excellent work that the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association does. We’re doing our very best to make it extra spe cial this year in celebration of the show’s 20th Pre-registrationanniversary.”for show cars is now open. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are also currently available for businesses and organizations that would like to be a part of the show. The event is free to spectators. To learn more about “The Way We Were” Car Show, visit www.ballston.org.
Clay Arts Center - founded in 2010 by clay artist and educator Jill Kovachick, is a ceramic art center located at 167 Hayes Rd, Schuylerville. Visit www. saratogaclayarts.org call 518-5812529 or email info@saratogaclayarts. org for more information.
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SCHUYLERVILLE — Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s Schacht Gallery presents The Function of Line, a solo exhi bition featuring the luscious functional porcelain pottery of Mississippi clay artist Matt Long, running Aug. 27 – Oct. 1, with an opening reception 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. Admission to the opening is free and the artist will be giving a daylong demonstration workshop from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. “My passion for clay lies within functional pottery. I believe that pots have a nature of their own -- a soul, a breath of reality, that is inherently guided by their maker,” Long says. “In a world that is fast paced and oriented around con venience in life rather than quality of life, handmade functional pots can slow things down, allowing
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association has begun preparations for its 20th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show - taking place Sunday, Oct. 9 on Front Street.
The event takes its name from the movie “The Way We Were,” which was set in the 1930s and fea tured Robert Redford and Barbra Streisand. In the fall of 1972, a production crew took over Front Street to film some scenes for the movie with some “extras” who were played by local residents. In addition to all of the cars and trucks, there will be food and merchandise vendors, a kids zone with a bounce house and activi ties, live music and a trophy pre sentation at the end of the day.
Trey Anastasio Fall Tour to Play Glens Falls
GLENS FALLS — Trey Anastasio Band and Goose will perform at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls on Nov. 13, as part of the fall 2022 tour. Tickets available at: www.LiveNation.com.
The fall event typically draws over 400 show cars and organizers are anticipating a large turnout for the milestone 20-year anni versary of the show.
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The Function of Line: Porcelain Pots by Matt Long opens Saturday.
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The 20th Annual “The Way We Were” Car Show takes place in Ballston Spa.
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Ukrainian-American singers and dancers perform at Saratoga Race Course on Aug. 24, 2022. Photos by Thomas Dimopoulos. 747 Pierce Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065 Same Day Installation Email saratogapublishing.comDesign@
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Tony Proctors;MusicalAward-WinningComingToSingleTixOnSale Tootsie, coming to Proctors in 2023.
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SCHENECTADY — TOOTSIE, the Tony Awardwinning musical, IS coming to Proctors in Schenectady for a lim ited one-week engagement from Tuesday, April 11 to Sunday, April 16, 2023 as part of the 2022-2023 KeyBank Subscription Series. Single tickets are available through the Box Office at Proctors, in person or via phone at 518-3466204 Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. or online at proctors.org. Groups of 10 or more can get their tickets by calling 518-382-3884, ext.139 Tootsie, the laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stop ping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. Featuring book by Robert Horn and score by David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic’s Pick is “a joyful delight” (The Washington Post) that’s “so packed with punch lines, it should be called a jokebox musical!”Tootsie(Bloomberg).isbasedonthe story by Don McGuire and Larry Gelbart and the Columbia Pictures Motion Picture produced by Punch Productions and starring Dustin Hoffman. The National Tour of Tootsie is produced and managed by TROIKA Entertainment.
The New York Racing Association hosted a daylong tribute and fun draiser for Ukraine at Saratoga Race Course on Aug. 24. The day marked the 1991 anniversary of Ukraine’s declared independence from the former Soviet Union, as well as the sixmonth anniversary of Russia’s invasion.Members of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America distributed flyers and stickers and accepted donations at the racecourse admission gates, the Ukrainian flag was flown above the infield, and performances by Ukrainian-American singers and dancers were staged on the track apron during the day.
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Theresa’s Pieces Furniture and Homestore LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the New York Department of State on 8/3/22. Office location: Saratoga County. The New York Secretary of State is designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and is directed to forward service of process to REGISTERED AGENTS INC., 418 BROADWAY, STE R, ALBANY, NY 12207. Purpose: any lawful activity. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114051
Notice of Formation of VS 390 Church, LLC. App. for Auth. filed with SSNY on 6/23/2022. Office location: Saratoga Co. SSNY has been designated for service of process and shall mail a copy of any process served against the LLC to c/o ValStone Asset Mgmt., 260 E. Brown Ave., Ste 250, Birmingham, MI 48009. Purpose: any lawful act or activity. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114086
Notice of formation of Druthers Brewing Company V, LLC. Articles of Org. filed with NY Secretary of State (NS) on March 30, 2021, office location: Saratoga County, NS is designated as agent upon whom process may be served, NS shall mail service of process (SOP) to Druthers Brewing Company V, LLC @ 12 Southside Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12866, purpose is any lawful purpose. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114076
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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company (LLC). Name of the LLC is: RBW CREATIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on August 9, 2022. Office Location: 277 County Route 68, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Under section 203 of the Limited Liability Company Law the secretary of state is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address within or without this state to which the secretary of state shall mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served upon him or her is: 277 County Route 68, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The purpose of the Company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the LLCL. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113988
Notice of formation of Super Source Media Studios LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/06/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 3065 NY-50 Box 3 Saratoga Springs NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113930 Notice of formation of Precision & Design Tile Company LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/28/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 24 Greenlea Drive, Clifton Park NY 12065 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113924
Notice of formation of Growing Expressions Together Speech Therapy PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 06/08/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 120 West Ave Suite 209, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113936
Notice of Qualification of Starfish Specialty Advisors, LLC. Authority filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/12/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to: Harker & Associates, PLLC, 36 Long Alley, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113994
NOTICE OF ORGANIZATIONTHE OF MONAHAN EQUIPMENT LLC. Under Section 203 of the Limited Liability Law, the name of the limited liability company is: Monahan Equipment LLC and the Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State on August 9, 2022. The county within this state in which the office of the limited liability company is to be located is Saratoga. The Secretary of State is designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The business purpose of the LLC is to engage in any and all business activities permitted under the laws of the State of New York. The post office address within this state to which the Secretary of State will mail a copy of any process against the limited liability company served on him is 35 Second Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113943
Notice of formation of K&T Farms LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/19/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 4 Craw Ln, Gansevoort NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113949
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Notice of formation of Southern MidwiferyAdirondackPLLC.Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 08/02/2022. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 3 Hemphill Place #112 Ballston Spa NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 114002
Notice of Formation of LLC. Articles of Organization for FLEISCHMAN B&B’S, LLC were filed with the Secretary of State of New York on August 11, 2022. Office located in Saratoga County. The Secretary of State has been designated as agent upon which process may be served and a copy of process shall be mailed by the Secretary of State to the LLC at 137 2nd Street Apt#2, Waterford, NY 12188. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 113982
Articles of Organization filed in the Secretary of State of New York on August 11, 2022, Office location: Saratoga County, Secretary of State of New York is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process to the LLC to Ryan Blass, 9 Morris Lane, Clifton Park, New York 12065, who is the registered agent of the LLC. Latest date to dissolve – LLC is perpetual, Purpose: for all legal purposes. 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23, 09/30. 114061
Notice of formation of Loves Colors LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/21/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 20 Conver Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113914
Notice of formation of Self Direction Partners, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/29/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: PO Box 381 Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16, 09/23. 114014
Notice of formation of Awakened Tonics LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/25/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 198 Northern Pines Rd. Gansevoort, NY 12831 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113820
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Notice of formation of Pensive Telehealth LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 05/20/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 8 Thistle Drive, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113751
Notice of formation of 312 Rowland Street, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/6/22. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113832
PLLC, 20 Prospect St. Suite 203, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Purpose: For mental health counseling. 07/22, 07/29, 08/5, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113686 Stem & Stone Farm LLC Articles of Organization of this Limited Liability Company (LLC) were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on July 14, 2022. The LLC maintains its office in Saratoga County. SSNY is designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served to Stem & Stone Farm LLC, 225 Scotch Bush Road, Burnt Hills, NY 12027. Purpose: for any lawful activity for which limited liability companies may be formed under the law. 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113665
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Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Name: 78 Church Street LLC. Certificate was filed with the Secretary of State on: 7/27/2022. Office Location: Saratoga County. Secretary of State has been designated as agent of the limited liability company upon whom process against it may be served. The Secretary of State may mail a copy of any process against it served upon him or her to: 18 Division Street; Suite 401, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: the purpose for which the Company is formed is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which the limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York, provided that it is not formed to engage in any act or activity requiring the consent or approval of any state official, department, board, agency or other body, without such consent or approval first being obtained. The limited liability company is to be managed by one (1) or more managers. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113803
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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Lleshi Painting, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/17/2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to the LLC c/o Lauren E. Sharkey, Esq., Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube P.C., 1473 Erie Blvd., 1st Fl., Schenectady, NY 12305. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113884 Ali Blake Photography, LLC App. For Auth. filed NY Dept of State on 07/20/2022. Juris and date of org: DE 07/15/2022. County of loc: Saratoga Cty. Princ. bus. loc. 3 Sophia Marie Lane, Malta, NY 12020. Sec. of State designated as agent of foreign LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The Sec. of State shall mail a copy of process to the LLC 3 Sophia Marie Lane, Malta, NY 12020. Addr. of Foreign LLC in DE is 850 New Burton Rd, Ste 201, Dover, DE 19904. Auth. Officer in DE where Cert of Form. filed: Jeffrey W. Bullock, Sec. of State of the State of DE, Division of Corporations, 401 Federal St., Dover, DE 19901. Purpose: All legal purposes. Filer: Lavelle & Finn, LLP, 29 British American Bl., Latham, NY 12110. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113878
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Week of August 26 – September 1, 2022 27 ABUtter LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/14/22. Office in Saratoga Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: General. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16. 113907.
Notice of formation of Toga Party Four Racing Stable, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/13/22 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113826
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NOTICE: FORMATION OF OAK WARREN LLC. Art. of Org. filed w/ NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 6/27/22. Ofc. Loc.: Saratoga Co. SSNY designated as agent for service of process. SSNY to mail copy of process to LLC at its principal bus. loc., 73 Hearthstone Dr., Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02. 113734
Notice of formation of Neighborhood Kitchen, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 4/6/22. Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 210 Regent St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09. 113838
Notice of formation of Sunshine Pack Walking LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 07/06/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 707 Freeman Court, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 08/12, 08/19, 08/26, 09/02, 09/09, 09/16.
Notice of formation of Earth Sight Tarot, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 04/13/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the LLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the LLC at: 636 Sandhill Rd. Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113659 Notice of formation of KEN SHAPIRO, M.D. PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CONSULT, PLLC. Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York on 7/11/2022 Office: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as the PLLC’s agent upon whom process against it may be served. A copy of process should be mailed to the PLLC at: 106 BALSAM WAY, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 07/22, 07/29, 08/05, 08/12, 08/19, 08/26. 113649
NOTICE OF FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Hope Mental Health Counseling P.L.L.C. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on June 28, 2022. Office location: Saratoga County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 Albany (NYB): 3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $250,000 Fleet Indian (NYB): F3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $200,000 Funny Cide (NYB) presented by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital: 2YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $200,000 Seeking the Ante (NYB): F2YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $200,000 West Point Handicap presented by Trustco Bank (NYB): 3&UP, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $200,000 Yaddo Handicap (NYB): F&M 3&UP, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $200,000
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TASTE NY PAVILION EVERY THURSDAY - SUNDAY New York-made food and adult beverages will be available for sample and purchase exclusively at the Taste NY Pavilion throughout the season. Race fans can visit the Taste NY Pavilion, located inside Gate A at the Top of the Stretch, to enjoy New York craft beer, cider, wine and spirits.
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BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS EVERY SUNDAY Berkshire Bank Family Sundays will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday inside the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, located near Gate A at the Top of the Stretch. Saratoga Race Course gates open at 11 a.m. each day, including weekends, with the exception of Runhappy Travers Day, Saturday, August 27. Racing will not be held Mondays and Tuesdays, Admission can be purchased at all track entrances on live racing days, as well as onNYRATicketmaster.com.BetsUmbrella
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 GII Ballston Spa: F&M 4&UP, 1 1/16 - Turf, Purse $400,000 GI Forego: 4&UP, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $600,000 GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial: 3YO, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $500,000 GI Personal Ensign: F&M 4&UP, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $600,000 GI Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer (BC): 4&UP, 1 1/2 - Turf, Purse $750,000 GI Runhappy Travers: 3YO, 1 1/4 - Dirt, Purse $1,250,000 AUGUST 28 GI Ballerina (BC): F&M 3&UP, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $500,000 Better Talk Now (R):
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NYRA will celebrate its longstanding partnership with Stewart’s Shops with a special ice cream-focused event. Racing fans can stop by nearly 180 Stewart’s Shops locations in the greater Capital Region to purchase their Saratoga Race Course grandstand season pass, now through Opening Weekend, or NYRA Bets Gift Cards, which are preloaded with $50 to bet online with NYRA Bets, now through Labor Day.
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Epicenter. Photo by Chelsea Durand, courtesy of NYRA. This will be 153rd running of the Travers which had its first running in 1864. Run at the classic distance of 1 and ¼ miles on the main track, the Travers offers a purse of $1,250,000 and has drawn a stellar field of eight three-year-old colts. Notably, the first three finishers in this year’s Kentucky Derby and the winner of the Preakness and Haskell will square off again in a rare year when many of the top three-yearolds from earlier in the year are competing against each other in August. In a nod to the importance of the race and its history, as well as its championship implications, the New York Racing Association held the post position draw at the Adelphi Hotel’s new ballroom on Tuesday afternoon. In an understated and dignified event fully befitting the Traver’s stately reputation, the racing officials allocated the starting post positions to the eight entrants by drawing lots as is done for every race, every day in every racing jurisdiction. Andy Serling acted as the master of ceremonies and quickly and clearly laid out the field post positions which found the favorite Epicenter drawing post 6 surrounded on both sides by stablemates coming out of the Chad Brown barn ridden by the Ortiz brothers. from front page... The full field with post positions is as follows: Cox Hemel Alvarado Mott Brown Rosario Asmussen Brown
5 Artorius 9-2 Irad Ortiz Chad
4 Gilded Age 30-1 Jorge
6 Epicenter 7-5 Joel
8 Zandon 5-1 Flavien Prat Chad Brown
The Travers anchors a mammoth 13 race card which is replete with a plethora of wagering options. The New York Racing Association seeks to eclipse last year’s daily wagering total which exceeded of $51 million. The undercard of races is overwhelming and will feature some of the best horses in training at varying distances and surfaces. Racing stars Jackie’s Warrior, Letruska, Clariere, Malathaat and Jack Christopher are expected to run earlier in the day. Those fans up to watching all 13 races live (I will be one of them) will be treated to a full spectrum of racing – and tired at the end of the day. Wear or bring comfortable shoes.
The favorite Epicenter has run well in every start this year and appears to be a worthy favorite after an impressive, yet puzzling victory over this track in his Jim Dandy win in July. While impressive, the Jim Dandy performance by Epicenter was odd in that the horse eschewed his normal style of running near the lead - instead coming from off the pace. Combined with subpar efforts by his two main competitors in that race, it remains to be seen whether Epicenter’s margin of victory was reflective of his superiority or simply circumstantial. This Travers sees numerous established stakes runners all of which can run big races, however the late bloomer – Artorius - appears to have significant upside potential and could prove the upsetter.
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7 Early Voting 8-1 Jose Ortiz Chad
HORSE ODDS JOCKEY TRAINER 1 Cyberknife 7-2 Florent Geroux Brad
It took four races for Sea Hero to win his first race in September 1991 at Belmont Park, but then he followed that with a victory in an allowance race and the Champagne Stakes. Just like with the start of this 2-year-old career, Sea Hero needed three races to eventually win his first race as a 3-year-old: the Kentucky Derby. After disappointing efforts in the Preakness, Belmont, and Jim Dandy, Sea Hero bounced back with an off-the-pace run to win the Travers by two lengths over favorite Kissin Kris. by Tony Podlaski for Saratoga
Reed Hoping for His Own Hero in the Travers
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Eric Reed almost had his Kentucky Debry and Travers Stakes horse 30 years ago.
“When I was getting some of my big breaks early and I was training for Bwamazon Farms, the farm manager asked me to find something that could run in the smaller derbies in Ohio and Illinois,” Reed said. “I thought Sea Hero would be great for those races, which he would have been.”
However, Miller had other plans for the homebred by the 1987 Jim Dandy winner Polish Navy and the multiple stakes-winning turf mare Glowing Tribute.
“I called Mack and basically told him that I needed a horse like that and thought he had one,” Reed said. “Mack said, ‘I am going to win the Derby with that horse. I don’t think he’s the one for you.’”
While Reed was winning races at racetracks on both sides of the Ohio River in the early 1990s, he was looking for horses that could win stakes races on the minor circuit for one of his successful owners: Bwamazon Farm. Meanwhile, Paul Mellon started dispersing his Virginia-based Rokeby Stables in 1992. Reed thought this would be a good opportunity to contact Hall of Fame trainer Mack Miller, who played an integral part to his family. Miller helped raised his father Herbert Reed who became orphan in Versailles, KY, then he mentored him to later trained horses. After many horses were dispersed, Mellon and Miller still had a few remining. One of the horses that caught Reed’s attention was the well-bred Sea Hero.
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Thirty years later after trying to get Sea Hero, Reed finally has his own Kentucky Derby horse for the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers on Saturday Rich Strike. Photo by Adam Coglianese. Eric Reed. Photo by Tony Podlaski.
“You have to follow the course. That’s what Mack has always told me. Always go slow, horse first,” Reed said. Rich Strikes comes into the Travers with the Belmont Stakes being a possible key race. While the winner Mo Donegal has been sidelined for the rest of the year with a bone bruise, runner-up Nest came back to win the Coaching Club American Oaks and the Alabama at Saratoga. The third and fourth finishers from that race were also first and second in the West Virginia Derby three weeks ago – Skippylongstocking and We the People, respectively.
Reed now has his own Kentucky Derby winner for the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday with Rick Dawson’s RED TR Racing’s Rich Strike. The 3-yearold is trying to become the first Kentucky Derby winner since Street Sense to win the Saratoga’s Midsummer Derby in 2007. This isn’t Reed’s first trip to Saratoga. In fact, Reed has been in the Winner’s Circle twice with Spring Party and Princess Phoebe when he brought small group of horses to Saratoga in 2011. Since then, he saddled Keg Party in the 2013 Curlin Stakes and Complicit in the 2020 Glens Falls Stakes. This time, Reed knows he is here for the biggest race of the meet with Rich Strike, who he and Dawson claimed for just $30,000 at Churchill Downs almost a year ago. The chestnut-colored colt, who pulled off an 80-1 upset in the Kentucky Derby after getting into the race when Ethereal Road scratched, is looking to surprise the Travers field just like his sire Keen Ice did when he defeated American Pharoah in Since2015.finishing a disappointing sixth place in the Belmont Stakes, Rich Strike has been working well at Reed’s Mercury Training Center, Churchill Downs, and Saratoga. In fact, Rich Strike had posted an eye-opening workout on Aug. 19 that went in 59.82 seconds for five furlongs.
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“He worked really good, He worked faster than we thought he would, but he did it easily. I think my question on him liking the track was answered,” Reed said. “It is probably as good as he worked, even since before he did going into the [Kentucky] Derby. Everything is in good shape. All we have to do is do some paddock schooling and keep him happy and healthy.”
As Reed and the RED TR Racing team leave the paddock and pass the Sea Hero statue, which has been a centerpiece of that area for the last 26 years, they hope that Rich Strike will become their hero in the Winner’s Circle for the Travers. Sea Hero. Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Derby Museum.
double, Rich Strike faces a solid group of challengers with the finishers of the Jim Dandy – winner Epicenter, runner-up Zandon and fourth-place finisher Early Voting – as well as the Haskell winner Cyberknife.
“Epicenter has been the horse to beat every race. He’s the horse to beat again. To get to the winner’s circle you have to go through him, but we need a lot of luck in the way the race is run because we come from so far back,” Reed said to Bloodhorse. “[Rich Strike] just has that running style. But I know he’ll run a much different race than what everyone saw in the Belmont because there’ll be some pace, and he’ll like that track a little better than he liked Belmont.”
“I don’t know what he saw in that horse, but I do know that Mack Miller was a better horseman than I was during that time,” Reed said. “Obviously, Mack knew what he was talking about.”
Going to into the Travers, as it has been for most of his four-decade training career, Reed continues to follow Miller’s advice and adage, and he hopes that carries with Rich Strike.
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Photo provided. SARATOGA – The Saratoga Regional YMCA, located at 290 West Avenue in Saratoga, has fur ther delayed the re-opening of their pool facilities. The project, which includes a deep cleaning of the pool with annual maintenance and improvements, regrouting of the hot tub, thoroughly cleaning the sauna and steam rooms, filter replacements, painting and new signage, was originally sched uled from Monday, August 15 to Monday, August 29 – now the closures are expected to extend up to Labor Day, September, 5. “Unfortunately, our team still has quite a bit of work to do and we will not be able to reopen the pool on our regularly scheduled date” said Steve Butler, Executive Director of the Saratoga YMCA in a statement. “We will work dil igently to finish these improve ments in order to provide a better swim experience for our mem bers.” For regular updates on the ongoing project, visit srymca.org.
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SARATOGA - Members of the New York State 4-H Advanced Equine Program enjoyed an immersive industry experience in Saratoga County. The NYS 4-H Advanced Equine Program was developed last year to help bridge the divide between young adults interested in horses and equine industry professionals. New York serves as a nationwide hub for the horse community and of course as a home for the historic Saratoga Race Course. The NYS 4-H Horse Program encourages both under standing and knowledge of the equine industry, as well as lead ership and personal development through once-in-a-lifetime expe riences. NYS 4-H intends to grow the Advanced Equine Program to best serve youth and the equine community around New York and prepare them for potential careers working with horses. From August 10 to 12, the members of the Advanced Equine Program engaged with equine professionals in Saratoga County. Participants practiced with a polo mallet at Bloomfield Farm Polo and toured the Equine Clinic of Saratoga, an emergency equine vet clinic. The ambas sadors also visited Sugar Plum Farm, a thoroughbred breed ing farm, and explored the Fasig Tipton auction facility. They caught a glimpse of the Budweiser Clydesdales and watched a dem onstration by professional horse trainer Molly Alger. To conclude their visit to Saratoga, members joined the Amplify Horse Racing tours. Amplify Horse Racing, out of Kentucky, offers the most insight ful, thorough, and authentic tours of both the back stretch and the racing side. Trainers, such as Bob Atras, opened their barns to dis cuss the racing industry, while turf management pros discussed unique career opportunities offered by the equine indus try. A visit to the silk room and owners paddock gave youth an experience they will never for get. Additionally, the National Racing Museum opened their doors for participants to eat lunch and enjoy a film highlighting the magic and beauty horses offer to people’s lives. To find out more about NYS 4-H and the unique, hands-onlearning atmospheres they pro vide to the youth, visit: nys4-h.org for more.
Field Hockey Fall Session for Girls 8-14
From September 13 to October 22 the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will be hosting a fall league for girls field hockey play ers. Players will meet with their teams twice per week. Once on Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for practice, and again on Saturday afternoons 12 to 2 p.m. for scrim mages. The play will take place at the Rec Center Field located at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. The league is geared towards girls looking to learn the sport through drills and team play. Each player may bring their own equipment; however, the league will supply each participant with the necessary equipment to par ticipate. This equipment will be the responsibility of the partici pants to bring to each session and will be returned at the end of the program. A t-shirt is also included. The league will be coor dinated by Jenna Capezzuti, an Elmira College four-year starter and former Scotia-Glenville High SchoolForcoach.additional information on reservations and pricing increaseorg.recreservations@saratoga-springs.emailPleasenote,registrationfeesafterLaborDay.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Pitney Meadows, a community farm located in Saratoga Springs, is hosting their last “Yoga at the Farm” for the month on Saturday, August 27. The class will be led by Sarah Martin. It is a Vinyasa yoga class and all experience lev els are welcomed to attend. This is a donation-based, pay-whatyou-can event. Recommended donation is $15. Extra mats are available for those without one. The Pitney Meadows Community Farm is located at 223 West Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Founded in 2016, it was the joint vision between the Pitney family and the city of Saratoga to create a space centered on education, food sovereignty and sustainable prac tices. The farm is open from dawn until dusk seven days a week. Visitors are welcome to stroll in the community gardens, walk along the trail system, explore the welcome center, and shop in the farm stand, which features fresh vegetables, eggs, cream, meat, maple syrup and more. Photo provided. Photos provided.
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